The Sony PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) will launch throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia from 22nd February, 2012, according to Sony Computer Entertainment.

"PlayStation Vita is an incredible device that offers the best possible portable gaming experiences. Its revolutionary mix of features combined with social connectivity, delivers a platform for gamers to play games in a whole new way and to connect with their friends and the world around them" said Jim Ryan, president and CEO, SCEE. "We're very excited to launch a portable gaming device that goes beyond anything available on the market and is positioned to deliver the uncompromised gaming experiences consumers have been asking for."

The PS Vita also features both 3G and Wi-Fi support, designed to allow users to connect and play with the world around them, including their friends and other PS Vita owners through native PS Vita applications - near, and Party. Facebook, foursquare, Skype, and Twitter will also be available on PS Vita.